'A Storybook Christmas' rolls through Hillsboro WATCH THE VIDEO
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As the unofficial start to the holiday season in Hillsboro, the annual Christmas parade rolled through town Saturday, Nov. 26.
Sponsored by the Hillsboro Uptown Business Association, the event was held on National Small Business Saturday, and featured floats and vehicles from several local businesses.
The parade honored Hillsboro Mayor Dick Zink as the Grand Marshal.
Zink was joined in the parade by his wife, Jo, his two children, Steve and Andrea, and his grandchildren.
Zink's grandson Alex Butler read a statement from Zink aloud to the crowd Saturday, saying, "Upon leaving my position as mayor of Hillsboro, I would like to thank the citizens of Hillsboro for the support they have given me though my years of service."
The parade also honored 93-year-old Gordon Yuellig, who is Highland County's oldest veteran. He served his country in World War II.
Zink began his service in city government in 1972 as councilman representing Ward 2. He served as a Councilman-at-Large in 1978 and 1979. He was elected as President of Council in 1980 and served in that capacity until 1992. He was again elected as President of Council in 1994 and was appointed Mayor in January 1995 upon the retirement of Mayor Betty Bishop. In January of 1992, he was again elected Council President serving a two-year term.
In January of 2004, Zink was elected Mayor and re-elected in 2008. He was instrumental in completing the Water Plant project, the new police and fire facilities and bringing the city in to compliance with its EPA discharge permit at the Wastewater Treatment Plant with the upgrade at the plant and with many infrastructure improvements to the system.
Zink did not run for re-election this year, and his term ends in December.
When asked about his plans in the future, Mayor Zink said “I feel like spending time doing what I want to do from here on out. I would like to thank all the citizens that have supported me through out these past years and especially my wife, Jo, my son, Steve, and daughter, Andrea. I have learned a lot serving the citizens of Hillsboro for 27 years and would like to retire knowing I have done the best of my ability to fulfill the duties of the offices I have held.”[[In-content Ad]]
Sponsored by the Hillsboro Uptown Business Association, the event was held on National Small Business Saturday, and featured floats and vehicles from several local businesses.
The parade honored Hillsboro Mayor Dick Zink as the Grand Marshal.
Zink was joined in the parade by his wife, Jo, his two children, Steve and Andrea, and his grandchildren.
Zink's grandson Alex Butler read a statement from Zink aloud to the crowd Saturday, saying, "Upon leaving my position as mayor of Hillsboro, I would like to thank the citizens of Hillsboro for the support they have given me though my years of service."
The parade also honored 93-year-old Gordon Yuellig, who is Highland County's oldest veteran. He served his country in World War II.
Zink began his service in city government in 1972 as councilman representing Ward 2. He served as a Councilman-at-Large in 1978 and 1979. He was elected as President of Council in 1980 and served in that capacity until 1992. He was again elected as President of Council in 1994 and was appointed Mayor in January 1995 upon the retirement of Mayor Betty Bishop. In January of 1992, he was again elected Council President serving a two-year term.
In January of 2004, Zink was elected Mayor and re-elected in 2008. He was instrumental in completing the Water Plant project, the new police and fire facilities and bringing the city in to compliance with its EPA discharge permit at the Wastewater Treatment Plant with the upgrade at the plant and with many infrastructure improvements to the system.
Zink did not run for re-election this year, and his term ends in December.
When asked about his plans in the future, Mayor Zink said “I feel like spending time doing what I want to do from here on out. I would like to thank all the citizens that have supported me through out these past years and especially my wife, Jo, my son, Steve, and daughter, Andrea. I have learned a lot serving the citizens of Hillsboro for 27 years and would like to retire knowing I have done the best of my ability to fulfill the duties of the offices I have held.”[[In-content Ad]]